Upcoming Events

April 12, 2026

Location

Washoe Lake State Park

Sand Dunes Hike

Join park staff on a guided hike through the sand dunes that line the east side of Washoe Lake.

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April 12, 2026

Location

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Tortoise Time!

Come out to learn about a legend of the local fauna, the Mojave Desert tortoise and create a tortoise craft to take with you.

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April 18, 2026

America 250 Volunteer Project - Pitchfork Ranch Tree Planting & Reseeding

This volunteer event is part of the America 250 Nevada Gives Project, a statewide initiative led by America 250 Nevada to encourage civic engagement and community service in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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April 18, 2026

Location

Ice Age Fossils State Park

Pop-Up Paleo Lab

Watch a paleontologist work on the preparation and conservation of some of the park's fossil collection. Ask questions and learn about the fossils and techniques used in fossil preparation.

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April 19, 2026

Location

Washoe Lake State Park

Nature Journaling

Slow down and enhance your observation skills during this interactive nature journaling program.

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